LUV - Major kudos on the reading program.  You're awesome!
Shawn - You should have your own tv show.  Take Bill Maher's place.  You're way more "Politically Incorrect" than he is (I mean that in a good way) and you'd have to be more entertaining to watch.  That guy looks like a muppet.
Momo - 
Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You.....  
  Smile.  Another year older is better than the alternative.
Yes, Menlo, it's Fall ~ my favorite time of year.  The leaves in Northern Illinois are starting to turn already.  I love, love, love it.
d - it's heading right into the best jacuzzi weather.  Enjoy!
Menlo - I have five cats and each of them is a moron in some way.  It seems to just be how cats are.  But I must like them because I keep taking in strays.  Wonder what that says about me?????